The Korea government has generously donated Information Technology (IT) equipment to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration in preparation for the 2023 UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Conference, scheduled to be held in Ghana in December.
The equipment, consisting of 20 laptops, 20 printers, and headphones, was received at the ministry’s headquarters in Accra.
This donation is the first batch of a $1 million worth of IT products and vehicles pledged by the Korea government to support the organization of the conference.
Ghana has been selected as the host country for the upcoming conference, making it the first African nation to hold this prestigious event.
The conference aims to strengthen peacekeeping operations and their positive impact on communities, with participation expected from UN member states.
Korean Ambassador to Ghana, Lim Jung-Taek, emphasized his country’s strong support for UN peacekeeping missions and acknowledged Ghana’s significant role and contributions to these operations.
Hence, the Korean government deemed it appropriate to provide support in the form of IT equipment and vehicles.
The ambassador assured that more support, including 12 protocol vehicles and 10 vans, is on its way to Ghana.
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong, expressed gratitude for Korea’s prompt and valuable partnership in providing logistical support for the conference.
He highlighted the potential logistical challenges and welcomed the assurance of support from Korea and other partners, showcasing the strong friendship between the two nations.